Senior Director, Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery

Habitat for Humanity International; United States; Remote; USD 134,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International is seeking a Senior Director of Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery to lead and coordinate housing resilience efforts in disaster-affected communities globally. The role oversees a team of disaster risk reduction and recovery specialists and partners across global and regional offices.

The position requires strong program design, funding procurement, stakeholder engagement, and advanced leadership to advance Habitat’s Pathway to Permanence approach in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate studies preferred in related fields.
• Proven track record in managing complex disaster resilience programs.
• Experience partnering with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead HDRR team including line management, performance evaluation, and development.
• Develop and implement the HDRR strategic plan aligned with Habitat’s global strategy.
• Secure funding in coordination with other departments while engaging external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Disaster risk reduction

Program management

Stakeholder engagement

Gender & social inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s in urban planning/public policy/civil engineering/environmental science

Graduate studies in resilience planning/disaster & conflict management/international development

Job description

The Senior Director of Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery will lead and coordinate efforts to strengthen the housing resilience in communities where Habitat works in the context of disasters and conflict. Where appropriate the work will be done through the implementation of Habitat’s Pathway to Permanence approach that focuses on the connection between short-term and long-term interventions. The Senior Director supervises a team of disaster risk reduction and recovery specialists and works in collaboration with global and regional departments. The role involves leading the Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery strategy, program design, technical assistance for the network, procuring funding in coordination with other departments, and engaging with external stakeholders.

This position is remote in the following areas: United States, Slovakia, San Jose (Costa Rica), Kenya, Manila & United Kingdom.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Housing Disaster Resilience and Recovery team, including line management, performance evaluation and professional development.
• Further develop and implement the strategic plan of HDRR in alignment with Habitat’s global strategy.
• Support the organization increasing capacity in the articulation of housing resilience and recovery in disasters and conflict by developing standards, systems, guidelines and monitoring and learning mechanisms.
• Consult and contribute with US and Area Office Program teams as needed for program design and implementation, align approaches, and share knowledge.
• Collaborate with and support other departments to incorporate housing resilience, and disaster risk reduction components into long-term programs and projects.
• Provide coordination between headquarters functional units and field operation activities in the different geographies where the organization is operational. This includes, levelling, supporting fundraising, supporting reporting to donors, monitoring and evaluation, and being the spokesperson as needed.
• Lead the formation and functioning of communities of practices in areas related to this role
• Lead and collaborate in the areas of research and advocacy for housing resilience, disaster risk reduction, post-disaster interventions.
• Identify and pursue institutional and private funding opportunities in coordination with fundraising departments of HFHI.
• Oversee the management of projects and programs under the HDRR department and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Lead HFHI’s active engagement and leadership in disaster risk reduction and housing resilience fora, alliances and coalitions, connecting the organization to peer agencies and donor networks in the sector
• Manage the team budget.

Education:

• Bachelor’s in urban planning, public policy, civil engineering, environmental science or field related.
• Graduate studies in resilience planning, disaster and conflict management, international development or related discipline

Years of Related Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in disaster risk reduction, community resilience, housing development or related field.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects, including implementing programs or projects funded by state or multi-lateral members of the International Cooperation.
• Experience of managing projects in collaboration with partner organizations, and remote management in insecure environments.
• Experience in effectively managing and leading diverse, globally distributed leaders in a federated network in the international development/humanitarian sector.
• Minimum of 5 years working internationally in at least 2 countries in the Majority World/ Global South, and familiarity working with offices in the Global North for citizens of Majority World countries.
• Experience, knowledge and commitment integrating gender and social inclusion in programs and projects

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of resilience frameworks, housing policy frameworks, humanitarian principles and International Humanitarian Law, disaster risk reduction frameworks, and environmental regulatory frameworks
• Excellent project management skills, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
• Ability to analyze data, assess risks, and to learn through it to develop innovative solutions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, cultural-awareness, and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Active support of HFHI Values:

Humility - We are part of something bigger than ourselves

Courage - We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular

Accountability - We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission

Safeguarding

HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.

Hiring Range:

The actual salary offered for this role will be based on a variety of factors, including location, internal equity and the candidate’s qualifications and professional experience. HFHI offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that varies by country and typically includes vacation leave, sick leave, personal days, health insurance options, retirement plan contributions and life insurance. For work locations in the US, the hiring range for this position is:

$134,200.00

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$199,600 USD

About Us:

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values.

At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to be a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect.

Habitat for Humanity International is an E-Verify employer.